BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC’s statistical programs for the rigid printed circuit board, flexible circuit and contract electronics manufacturing industries in North America are now open to new participants for 2018.

The statistical programs give participating IPC members access to timely market and management data. IPC collects sales, orders and other business data from participating companies using a secure and confidential online survey system. In exchange, these companies receive the aggregate data monthly and comprehensive quarterly reports that reveal the latest market and management trends for the industry.

Participating companies use the data in their marketing, sales, planning and financial activities. It helps track changes in market shares, compare business performance against industry averages in size tiers and product segments, and identify growing and declining markets.

The deadline for IPC members to sign up is Feb. 2.

Participation is free to IPC member companies as a benefit of membership.